August 30th 2006

Dear Michael and Richard,

Thank you for a wonderful learning experience. Before signing up for classes at the school of Flower Design, I did a lot of reading and investigating. I talked to people who are respected in the floral industry. They had nothing but praise for your program. One said, "I wouldn't go any other place to get training". After attending the course, I concur with him.

I was pleased we studied the principles of flower design, positive and negative space, and color; not just how to put flowers into a container. Thank you for giving us the formulas and then encouraging us to experiment and create beyond the expected. Your critiques were always positive, helpful and appreciated.

Please extend my thanks to Mark for sharing his expertise in design, business and food; and to Lorraine for her skills and hands-on approach.

Together you make up a dynamic team, each supporting the other. It is reassuring to know that you will be there to answer questions for us in the future.

The flowers we worked with were beautiful. At times, it was difficult to choose which ones to use, there were so many. The last "thanks" is for the crystal vase from George Watts. Going this extra mile shows quality, class, and that a lot of thought was put into every detail of your program. Best wishes for the future. We're lucky to have a program such as this.

Sincere thanks
Beverly B.
Late Bloomers